How to pronounce neprilysin
Say it like nep-rih-LY-sin. Neprilysin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY).
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- nep
- rih
- LY
- sin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neprilysin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nepGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of neprilysin
American and British speakers say neprilysin in essentially the same way: /ˌnɛprɪˈlaɪsɪn/ in the US and /ˌnɛprɪˈlaɪsɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: nep-rih-LY-sin.
What does neprilysin mean?
- A particular type of metalloprotease, namely membrane metallo-endopeptidase (MME)
Words that rhyme with neprilysin
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Questions about saying neprilysin
How do you pronounce neprilysin?
Say nep-rih-LY-sin. The American pronunciation is /ˌnɛprɪˈlaɪsɪn/. In British English it is /ˌnɛprɪˈlaɪsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neprilysin?
Neprilysin has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LY). Broken into parts: nep · rih · LY · sin.
Do Americans and Brits say neprilysin the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnɛprɪˈlaɪsɪn/ and the British form is /ˌnɛprɪˈlaɪsɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.